Chris
Mathews
Hart Energy
Blackbeard Horizontals Spark New Life in Permian’s Central Basin
Blackbeard’s treasure is buried beneath the Permian’s Central Basin Platform. While oil majors chase deeper waters, the Blackbeard crew is applying horizontal drilling to West Texas’ forgotten frontier.
M&A Experts: Expect Brisk Return to Deal Flow in Second Half
Private equity firms are loaded for “pent-up” portfolio rationalization after rampant industry consolidation, particularly in the Permian—but the timing is anyone’s guess.
Money Talks: Juniper Capital Carves Own Momentum Amid Volatility
Private equity firms with longtime loyalty to the oil and gas industry are raising funds that are steadily adding to their coffers, accumulating billions of dollars’ worth of dry powder.
Energy Executives Plan EQV Group’s Second Blank-Check IPO
The $350 million of funds raised will go into escrow alongside the $350 million raised from EQV Group’s first SPAC IPO as the 10-month-old prospective M&A buyer has not yet done a deal.
Apollo Makes Strategic Investment in T.D. Williamson
Apollo Global Management has made an investment in global infrastructure technology and services company T.D. Williamson, which will remain majority owned by SCF Partners.
Family Offices, Energy Operators Are Getting Back Together
The energy industry has improved its financial discipline and family offices are noticing.
Partners Group Buys PowerTransitions for $450MM Investment
Private-equity firm Partners Group agreed to acquire utility-scale developer PowerTransitions from EnCap Investments and has plans to invest over $450 million to boost the company’s growth.
Upstream Capital Investments Arrive at a Happier Medium
After overinvestment followed by a pullback, the oil and gas industry has begun delivering better returns, finance leaders say. Investors are noticing.
Terra Team Launches New E&P with $300MM in Kayne Anderson Backing
Team members from Terra Energy Partners, a major Piceance Basin gas producer, are launching Terra II with backing from Kayne Anderson.
North Hudson Fuels Non-Op Strategy with TXO Deal, $344MM PE Raise
Houston-based private equity firm North Hudson eyes non-op deals with new fund as portfolio company LOGOS Resources ramps up San Juan gas drilling.